The Texans released Smith (ankle) from injured reserve Monday. Smith was injured during the preseason and sent to injured reserve. The veteran tight end will now have a chance to look for an opportunity elsewhere.
Irv Smith: Everything you need to know
Irv Smith
TE
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STATS
Irv Smith Career Stats
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Career Stats - Receiving
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Career Stats - Receiving
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Irv Smith Game Log 2025
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Irv Smith Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
8/9/1998 (27)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'2", 242 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 2; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA, USA
Position
TE
College
Alabama
Experience
6 seasons
2025 Salary
$1,058,235
Career History
Houston Texans
2024-2026
(2 seasons)
Kansas City Chiefs
2024-2024
(1 season)
Cincinnati Bengals
2023-2024
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2019-2023
(4 seasons)
Irv Smith: Breaking News
Placed on season-ending IR
The Texans placed Smith (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday. Smith is dealing with an ankle sprain, which he may have picked up during the Texans' preseason finale against the Lions on Saturday. He was placed on IR without a designation to return, meaning he'll be forced to miss the entire 2025 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with the Texans.
Dealing with ankle injury
Smith has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Wilson adds that Smith could be placed on injured reserve. The tight end played 34 offensive snaps this preseason and secured all six of his targets for 52 yards.